| Southwest Minnesota State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato |
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|---|---|---|
#58 in Federal Region V Universities #19 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #40 in Federal Region V Universities #13 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,122 Minnesota Residents $10,304 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,490 Minnesota Residents $18,860 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,633 Minnesota Residents $10,052 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,030 Minnesota Residents $19,212 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,831 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,300 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier91.59% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.68% |
| Lower22.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.27% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,930 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,590 |
| Smaller6,518 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,676 |
| Smaller412 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,914 |
| Smaller825 | Online Student Population | Larger2,379 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower40% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| Lower30% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher31% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,087) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,887) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,090) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,406) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 226 | Number of faculties | 694 |
| Lower$90,129 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,299 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.